Political notes on Pennsylvania and national affairs
A survey of Pennsylvania politics includes mentions of George A. Jenks and Robt P. Dechert, electors at large, and candidates Mason Henry Warer and Harry White for the Twenty fifth district. It discusses party fortunes, the Curtis Yocum case decision, and editorials praising the Pennsylvania Democrats. The Ways and Means Committee proposes tariff cuts on paper materials and related products, viewed as a compromise with monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Henry Warer
Clarion County
Harry White
Ways and Means Committee
Settlement of libel suit over Van Aerman charge reached
Great Cry and Little Wood reports Congressman Van Aerman of Cattaraugus County settled the libel suit against Dun kirk Union and Advertiser for 5 dollars with a full retraction. The charge tied to his pension tenure and campaign, described as a vindication. Also notes Senator Bruce as Sherman’s man and comments on Curtin-Yocum election dispute argued by Beltz Hoover in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Aerman
Cattaraugus County
Dunkirk Union and Advertiser
Union
Dr. van Aerman
Bruce
United States Senate
Sherman
Grant
BeLrz Hoover
Curtin-Yocum
House
Congress
Pennsylvania
Ile
Yocoum
Curtin
Beltzhoever
Philadelphia Times
Ind
Kily Ree
Joe
Grantfather
Llome
Emma
Nellivhom
Mothe
Mina
Georgia
Kentucky
Buttercup
Virgil
Kitty Wella
Bully
Ini
Kesio
Kisu
Congress and the Electoral Votes
The Buffalo Courier argues against claims that a proposed joint rule to count electoral votes concentrates power in Congress. It likens the plan to Morton’s earlier proposal, asserts no denial of states’ casting rights, and warns against abuses by state boards or Congress, while praising Democrats for lawful, public-spirited action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Morton
Forty-Second Congress
Democratic Party
Buffalo Courier
Delegates to Chicago in the 1880s convention race
The Chicago delegation tally shows 600 of 756 delegates allocated among Blaine 241, Grant 224, Sherman 91, Edmunds 31, and Washburne 13, with majorities not yet reached. The Tribune discusses unit rule, state selections, and possible shifts as states vote May 11 through May 25, while immigration, telegraph policy, and trade figures fill other notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Chicago
Blaine
General Grant
Sherman
Edmunds
E. B. Washburne
New York
Pennsylvania
Blaine Club
Washington
Cincinnati
McPherson
Eugene Hale
Grant
A. M. Clapp
Nevada
Florida
Michigan
West Virginia
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Alabama
Louisana
Colorado
Massachusetts
Unpardonable Pardons and a Call for a New Board of Pardons
The Jamestown Journal criticizes the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons for clemency shown to rich and powerful rioters Kemble Rumberger Crawford Petroff Fal ter, arguing the sentences were unlawful and urging an incorruptible board instead. The piece laments influence as the key to clemency and calls for reform in the state system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
Messrs
Kemble
Rumberger
Crawford
Petroff
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Pennsylvania
Jamestown Journal
Philadelphia Baptists Map Stance on Pardons
During a noon session of Philadelphia Baptist ministers Rev. Dr. H H Wayland presented preambles and resolutions opposing the pardoning of legislative bribers. The body urged respecting judge Lenox John J Pearson for a measured sentence and condemned the governor and Board of Pardons for easing penalties without due process. The meeting adjourned after unanimity. Also notes on the Blaine train from Portland to Chicago with a band, cannon salute, and platform car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Conference of the Baptist Ministers
Assembly
H. H. Wayland
John J. Pearson
Court of Common Pleas
Pennsylvania
Board of Pardons
Friends of Public Justice
Portland
Chicago
The Cameron Dynasty and Arctic Plans in 1870s Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the Republicans face a major shift, with notes on Hayes vetoes failing to curb reform, Pardons for bribery conspirators sparking debate, and Don Cameron's tactics under scrutiny. The piece also covers Gov Hoyt, ex-governor Hartranft, and party dynamics. It reviews Captain Howgate’s Arctic expedition plans, aiming for northern observatories and sledge expeditions, plus whimsy about Cadet Whittaker and a Civil War era moral tale from Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hayes
Don Cameron
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Hoyt
Hartranft
Kemble
Grant
Durance
Grow
Girard House
Howgate
North Pole
John Constantine Phipps
Cheyne
Eighty Buildings Burned in Fire at Rixford
Bradford Pa May 9 a gas stove explosion in Justice Cline's house at Rixford sparked a major blaze destroying eighty frame buildings including hotels stores and the Kendall Eldred Railroad depot The United Pipe Lines pump station and two oil tanks 7000 and 25000 barrels burned while three more 25000 barrel tanks nearby were at risk A large crew worked to dam oil to keep it from the valley and forty derricks were consumed with unclear total losses and no further serious damage reported nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Louisana
Post Office Department
Boston
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
Post Office
Castle Garden
West
New York Central
Erie
Pennsylvania
Garden
New York Journal of Commerce
United States
Bradford
Cline
Rixford
Kendall & Eldred
United Pipe Lines
United Lines
Tidewater
Dr Swayne's All Healing Ointment advertised cure
An old advertisement claims moisture and intense itching at night resemble pin worm symptoms. It promotes Dr Swayne's All Healing Ointment as a pleasant sure cure for totter itch salt rheum scald head erysipelas bar per's itch and other crusty eruptions. Price fifty cents and three boxes for 1 25 with mail orders and stamps accepted. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Tribute to Harrisburg Convention Nominations
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes that the Harrisburg Convention offered better state officer nominees than expected. It praises Jenks as an excellent lawyer and man of public experience, and Dechert as a pure, capable figure. The piece says the Democratic choices for Auditor General and related posts provide Republicans a warning that victory requires hard work and full turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Jenks
Supreme Court
Dechert
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Promised Cure
Promises relief for coughs and lung diseases with Dr King’s New Discovery. Claims thousands cured, listing asthma bronchitis hoarseness and breathing difficulties as safe targets. Offers trial bottle for ten cents and full bottle for one dollar at A W Merck & Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. W. Merck & Co
Erial
M. M. Griffith
Mayldim Irving
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Warren Ledger
Jdgh Supreme Court
George A. Jenks
Jefferson Co
Robt P. Dechert
Robert Monagan
W. HH. Playford
John Stavina
George A. Post
Edward A. Pue
A. M. Benton
John M. Campbell
Gillis Dallet
Joan M. Mofilt
Edwin Watton
Nathan C. James
Georges Filbert
James G. McSparrow
Alf J. Martin
Li Acam Gerringer
Frank Turner
Birmingham
H. BE. Davis
J. P. Linton
John
Tennessee
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Rep
Tilden
Tyrov Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
Molly Maguires
Courier-Journal
Committee On Elections
Yocum
Geo. B. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Colonel Scott
Roberts
Europe
Linuvrenant Fiicrer
West Point
Stone
Cameron
Janus Redparil
Ireland
Gladstone
Bright
Louisville
Cincin E Enquirer
Washington City Post
Detroit Free Press
Baltimore Gazette
New York Tribune
National Car Builder
Carl Schurz
Henderson
Whittaker
Rogers
G. A. J. Gadbois
Brockville
Canada
Texas
Warner
Brooklyn
Messrs. Liker &Co
Leslie
Maria
Mary E. Thomson
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Novilly
A. D
John Culbertson
J. M. Wardwell
Frederick Newark
Philo H. Weaver
Lacy & Hall
H. Evans
James Parshall
Same
Benjamin Gorman
J. L. Acomb
M. Leonhart
John D. Scott
Lester Kinsman
Joseph Millison
A. S. Lovitt
L. B. Wood
A. L. Livermore
Johm Gunn
George Tucker
C. P. Downey
C. B. Wiley
Joseph M. Wardwell
Prancis Merrick
H. ©. Vreeland
Ul Citizens’ Nat. Bank
A. HW. Borchert
Kehr & Smutz
A. R. Curtis
Sama
J. A. Weible
Warren, Pa
Court of Quarter Sessions
W. W
Frank Metzger
Warren Borough
Larrison
Russellsburg
Mary A. Hadley
Tidioute
Charles Shaw
Sheffield
Jacob Wiggins
Sugar Grove
Hill
Garland
Chas
Chamberlin
N. L
Warren
Jerome Hyatt
Ltidioute
Geo. Jones
Charles Walton
Columbus
C. LL Gregory
Youngsville
M. Mead
Joseph F. Wells
Warren County
Sallie M. Wells
Maceidin Little
Edison
Jongo
K.P. Pierce
Manus
Masi
Svary
Messenger Publishing Co
Lewisburg
Berlin & CO
Washington, D.C
NOME
Register
Orphan's Court
Said
J. L. Grandin
Julia
Fagundas
Charles G.fagundas
Lostetters
Ipostetter
Nellie H. Thomas
George
W. Coggswell
Libellant
James H. Thomas
Praonandant
Warren County Common Pleas
Wreeers
Subpens
Subpena
Theo
Chase
Witnur & Mirus
Hyte
Mu Gardner
North 5Th
Jolin GQ
West & CO
Madison T Ge
Dinois
Weils & Noyes
Maylity
Henry A. Stone
Glade
Brown & Stone
Aplote Wallace Pierce
H. A. Stone
N.Y
New York Weekly Atlas
Aplémi
S.B. Collins
5. B. Collins
la Porte
Mark Twain
Bliss & CO
Newark
N. Y
Allex Nse
ENS & Co
George St. Cjeinmatic
H. B. Shaw
Alfred
Perley
Ontfit
Ian Free
P. G. Vickery
Augustin
Ain
O. EH. Livingston
M. D
Superior Street
T Lour
Feo
Exchange
McNett's Furniture Establishment
Warren Savings Bank
NEW Process & Family
Gorn Ani Qars
WM. Borne
Sellers
BR. E. Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh
Pont
Cumber
Third St
Episcopal Church
Avant
Bairstow
Fisher
W2renn
I Ec Nw
Maret Vale
Our Nation
Rain and Son
Fparimlee & Henry
Eo Ril
Vic
Bessie
Leva
Charlie
Jilla
Ramie
Tommy
Willie
Maud
Annie Laurie
James Rodgerd
Birdie
Aung Ly
Ned Barry
Karemer
SE BS Z
Nellie Gray
Lillo Brown
Ben Bolt
Sadie Way
GEO. Ball & CO
Merchant Tailors
Warren Planing & Saw Mills
Wells & Noyes
Armstrong & McKelvy
Keystone
Wells
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